How mother ships change pirate tactics

THE INCREASED use of hijacked vessels as mother ships by Somali pirates has reduced their dependence on ideal weather conditions, according to a new report from Risk Intelligence.
“Piracy off Somalia has traditionally tapered off during the monsoon, but with this new development, there might be no let-up in pirate attacks during this year’s winter monsoon,” the security consultanting company's director Dirk Steffen said.
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Source:Safety at Sea